14 h. ago Kate Middleton issues emotional message in new video released during summer break

The Princess of Wales took to Instagram to share the latest installment of her Mother Nature series, which focuses on celebrating the seasons in the UK.

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15 h. ago Kate Middleton halts summer break to release new video with emotional statement

Princess Kate has taken a break from her holiday to share a poignant message on embracing special moments and cherishing loved ones during the summer season

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32 h. ago Alcaraz eases into Cincinnati Open fourth round with victory against Medjedovic

Second seed triumphs 6-4, 6-4 against world No 72Spaniard will play Luca Nardi after Jakub Mensik retiresThe men’s second seed Carlos Alcaraz continued to rebuild his on-court momentum and rhythm after a brief summer break by defeating the talented young Serbian Hamad Medjedovic 6-4, 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open.The victory was a positive step for Alcaraz after a rusty performance in his opener against Damir Dzumhur on Sunday, where he won a turbulent three-set contest in his first match since losing the Wimbledon final against Jannik Sinner. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago 'So cute' Lego set with 15% off that won’t break the bank this summer holiday

This Lego set is perfect to keep the kids occupied during the summer holidays

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2 d. ago F1 summer shutdown, when it ends and what it means for teams and drivers

For two weeks in ever summer break in the Formula 1 season, the FIA enforces a mandatory shutdown period

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4 d. ago F1 summer report as Lewis Hamilton woe hurts Ferrari and sleeping giant awakens

After 14 rounds of the Formula 1 season, the summer break is here and Mirror Sport has taken the opportunity to have a closer look at how all 10 teams are getting on

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6 d. ago Were two British women robbed of luxury bags, jewellery and cash worth nearly £900k from Saint Tropez hotel room? Shock claim in French media

The same hotel has been plagued with several break-ins this summer, where wealthy guests have lost thousands of pounds in cash and prized possessions.

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6 d. ago Two wealthy British women 'lose 11 Birkin bags, jewellery and cash worth nearly a MILLION pounds after their Saint

The same hotel has been plagued with several break-ins this summer, where wealthy guests have lost thousands of pounds in cash and prized possessions.

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6 d. ago Two wealthy British women 'lose 11 Birkin bags, jewellery and cash worth nearly a MILLION pounds after their Saint Tropez hotel room is raided'

The same hotel has been plagued with several break-ins this summer, where wealthy guests have lost thousands of pounds in cash and prized possessions.

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7 d. ago Coronation Street's Betsy Swain star leaves fans 'gobsmacked' and 'sobbing' with unknown talent year after debut

The actress' big break came last summer when she appeared in the ITV soap for the first time in the new role of Betsy Swain

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8 d. ago The Breakdown | The Lions will endure but who can we expect in the squad for 2029?

Ben Earl’s unambiguous backing shows how the tourists’ future could work even in a new world of rebel leaguesThe average worker bee, in the busiest months of the year, generally lives for up to seven weeks. Talk about a short and sweet existence. It is not dissimilar with British & Irish Lions tours. One moment players are winning a major series, the next their team abruptly ceases to exist. That’s all, folks, unless you can make the next trip in four years.That is a lifetime for many professional athletes, particularly those who routinely operate on a week-to-week basis and are about to enjoy a long-awaited summer break. So you would expect someone like England’s Ben Earl to roll his eyes and change the subject when asked if he would like to be involved in the scheduled next men’s tour to New Zealand in 2029. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Hamilton casts doubt over future in F1 after poor finish for Ferrari in Hungary

Seven-time world champion places 12th at HungaroringHamilton says there is ‘a lot going on that is not great’Lewis Hamilton gave a remarkably downbeat response, prompting questions about his future in Formula One, after he managed only 12th place in the Hungarian Grand Prix, won by McLaren’s Lando Norris, the former world champion suggesting he was in no little turmoil and that he would “hopefully” return when F1 resumes after the summer break.Having qualified in 12th place in Budapest, describing the performance as “absolutely useless” and stating that Ferrari should find another driver, he appeared equally unimpressed with his drive to 12th place in the race on Sunday. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Summer McIntosh seals fourth gold at world championships as US women break relay record

The US topped the medal table as the women’s 4x100m medley relay team set a new world record on the final day of competition in Singapore

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1 week ago Lando Norris WINS the Hungarian Grand Prix and narrows gap on McLaren title rival Oscar Piastri

JONATHAN McEVOY IN BUDAPEST: Hoping for a tonic to take away with him into the summer break after losing out to Piastri in Belgium, he got it.

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1 week ago Norris wins battle with McLaren teammate Piastri to take Hungarian F1 GP

McLaren top podium in Hungary as Norris closes title gapGeorge Russell grabs third for Mercedes in thrilling raceAs a finale to the first half of the ­season, Formula One could not have asked for a better send-off than the Hungarian Grand Prix, a race which sets up the championship run-in after the forthcoming summer break to perfection. The two title protagonists and McLaren teammates, Lando ­Norris and Oscar Piastri, were wheel to wheel to the flag, with ­Norris emerging on top after a nerveless denouement that suggests the championship too will go down to the wire.For all that this was a contest made by an adroit and opportune ­strategy call for Norris, it also delivered a fiercely competitive head to head between the ­British driver and ­Piastri. As the ­Australian chased down his rival at the death it was the season writ large. On the penultimate lap he threw his McLaren up the inside of turn one in a desperate bid for the lead. His wheels locked up and the ­Hungaroring took an...

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1 week ago Hungarian Grand Prix 2025: Start time, grid positions, how to watch race today

Who will lead the championship into the summer break?

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2 w. ago Don’t feel guilty about letting your kids game during the summer break – celebrate it

After a long day of exploring, swimming or hanging with grandparents, games from Fortnite to Super Mario are a good way to wind down. Sometimes I play along, tooWe’re a week into the school summer holidays here in England, and I wonder how many parents who started out determined to keep their children completely away from screens are now beginning to feel the strain. When my sons were much younger, I often had these idyllic images in my head of day trips to the seaside, back garden treasure hunts, paddling in the river, visiting relatives an endless series of character forming experiences which I imagined in grainy Kodachrome colours. Then I’d be faced with the reality of having a job, and also the, let’s say, limited attention span of my sons. Those boys could rocket through a host of formative activities in a few hours leaving a trail of muddy boots, half-finished crafting projects and tired grandparents in their wake. Sheepishly, we’d end up allowing some Fortnite time to catch o...

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3 w. ago Josie Gibson's major new role at ITV as This Morning presenter takes on personal project

Josie Gibson will soon be seen on ITV's This Morning as she stands in for Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard while they take a break this summer. She'll also star in an ITV show.

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3 w. ago Kate Middleton's 'strict rules' for kids as Prince George gets 'guiding hand'

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are all on their summer break from school - and Jennie Bond reveals what mum Kate might have in store for them while away from class

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3 w. ago France’s eight weeks of summer holidays, or England's six? I’ve done both and know which one I prefer | Gillian Harvey

With vacations of up to 14 weeks on the continent, education can suffer – although on the plus side childcare and holidays are much more affordableRemember the summer holidays of your childhood – the seemingly endless, sunny days many of us look back on fondly? Those six “precious” weeks look very different when you’re a parent. Having to feed, entertain, look after and fund your offspring during the extended break can sometimes make the summer seem endless for all the wrong reasons.Parents in England where, as in Scotland and Wales, the school summer break is six weeks, have complained that this is too long, and are backing a reduction to four weeks. Pity then the parents in mainland Europe: French school holidays last for eight weeks. In some regions of Italy, summer is a whopping 14-weeks long. Having birthed and brought up my five children in France, only moving back to England in April last year when my eldest was 14 and my youngest nine, I’ve experienced summers on both sides ...

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